Seeing what her father had just done, Eloá threw herself in front of him, trying to intervene.

“Stop it, Dad! This isn’t his fault. It’s mine!”

“Don’t try to defend him, Eloá. You have no idea how men think!” Saulo exploded, his fists still clenched.

“Dad, please listen to me,” she pleaded, swallowing back her tears.

“That bastard went to the United States to take advantage of you because he knew I wasn’t there to protect you.” Saulo’s voice echoed harshly.

“No, that’s not what happened,” Eloá